Latest transfer news and rumors: Man Utd-linked Mateta requests move

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Top story: JP ready to flee

Jean-Philippe Mateta has told Crystal Palace that he's ready to take the next step in his career. The Eagles are reluctant to allow the striker to leave midway through the campaign, but chairman Steve Parish and sporting director Dougie Freedman would consider an offer exceeding £40 million before add-ons.

Manchester United are among a group of leading Premier League clubs who are interested in Mateta. Serie A sides, namely AC Milan and Inter Milan, and ambitious Bundesliga outfits are also keeping an eye on the Frenchman. (TEAMtalk)

Other rumors

Dec. 5

Addo's subtraction: Ghana head coach Otto Addo expects Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo to leave Bournemouth soon. "It is natural for him to take the next step," Addo said. (The Athletic)

Settled in Saudi: Darwin Nunez's representatives have insisted the Uruguayan forward is fully focused on Al-Hilal and isn't considering a January transfer away from the Saudi Pro League. (Fabrizio Romano)

Stayyoub: Ayyoub Bouaddi is a reported target for many top European clubs, but the 18-year-old has signed new terms with Lille that tie him to the club until 2029. (Lille)

Lingard looking for job: Ex-Manchester United attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard is available on a free transfer after he agreed to a contract termination at South Korean side FC Seoul. He turns 33 on Dec. 15. (BBC Sport)

Dec. 4

Veteran's Rossoneri return: Thiago Silva wants to prove he can still perform at the top of global soccer at 41 years old. The strongest contenders to sign the Fluminense defender are AC Milan, whom he played with from 2009-12. (Fichajes)

Sulking sub Salah: There's a chance that Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool in January after being benched. Clubs from the Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer are likely to make moves for him. (Caught Offside)

Yan yearning: Liverpool scouts are trying to encourage the club to make a big effort to sign RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande in January. However, the Merseyside outfit may face serious competition for the winger's signature. (TEAMtalk)

Santi shopped: Intermediaries have offered Santiago Gimenez to Fulham, Leeds United, Sunderland, and West Ham United. The Mexican striker hasn't met expectations since joining AC Milan in January 2025. (TEAMtalk)

Medellin to Milan: Independiente Medellin's Juan Arizala agreed to move to AC Milan for an initial €3-million fee after turning down rival proposals from the United Kingdom and Belgium. (Fabrizio Romano)

Adding Ademola: Galatasaray boast one of the most star-studded attacks in the club's history. Still, the Turkish club is prepared to offer Atalanta €50 million for Ademola Lookman and are prepared to pay him €6 million per season. (Fichajes)

Suzuki pickup: Arsenal have a growing interest in Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. The Japanese international has previously been linked to AC Milan, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan. (Calciomercato)

Christos goss: Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of 18-year-old Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis. The Greek club thinks it can bring in around €30-€40 million from his sale next summer once he gains more first-team experience. (TEAMtalk)

Dec. 3

Tussle for Thiago: Brentford aren't overly optimistic about keeping Igor Thiago beyond the January transfer window. Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are considering approaches for the striker who's valued at around €35 million-€40 million. (Caught Offside)

No Rash decision: Barcelona sporting director Deco won't be rushed into deciding whether to turn Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United into a permanent deal for around €30 million. "It's not the time," he said. (ESPN)

Forceful Flamengo: Major League Soccer seemed the likeliest destination for Antoine Griezmann when he leaves Atletico Madrid, but Copa Libertadores champions Flamengo are now ambitiously plotting a strong push to sign the Frenchman. (Fichajes)

Duel for defender: Barcelona and Chelsea are both interested in Nottingham Forest center-back Murillo. There's little chance of a January transfer, but he could be plucked from the East Midlands for around £80 million next summer. (Football Insider)

Big JMB fee: Arsenal have informed Eintracht Frankfurt of their interest in 20-year-old winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya. The Bundesliga club could demand as much as €70 million for his sale. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bullish Blues: Chelsea want to continue their policy of signing youngsters on long-term deals. They're confident they can sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and 16-year-old Metz striker Brian Madjo. (Caught Offside)

JJ may be spirited away: Barcelona are trying to tempt Manchester United's "prized wonderkid" JJ Gabriel to the Camp Nou. The 15-year-old has scored 10 goals in 10 matches for the Red Devils' under-18s this season. (The Sun)

Timo talks: Barring any unexpected twists, RB Leipzig's Timo Werner will move to Major League Soccer soon. He's in talks with Inter Miami over a January switch. (Florian Plettenberg)

Dec. 2

Nico next in line: Real Madrid would have no issue triggering Nico Williams' €90-million release clause should Vinicius Junior leave the club next summer. (Fichajes)

Another Nico: Barcelona are strong candidates to sign Nico Schlotterbeck. The defender has decided not to renew his Borussia Dortmund contract, and Der BVB don't want to sell him to a German rival. (Mundo Deportivo)

Bayern's boost: Bayern Munich are optimistic that Dayot Upamecano will sign a new contract to take him beyond the expiration of his current terms in June 2026. Chelsea, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid are interested in the center-back. (BBC Sport)

Giants want Ant: Liverpool and Manchester City are the front-runners to sign Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo in January. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have outside chances of securing a deal. (Football Insider)

Marc move back on: Liverpool have reopened talks with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi to try to force a January transfer. The Reds are prepared to pay £25-£30 million for the defender, whose contract expires in June. (TEAMtalk)

Battling for Brown: Eintracht Frankfurt expect Nathaniel Brown to leave the club next summer and have set his valuation at around €60-€70 million. Barcelona, Manchester United, and Real Madrid could make an approach for the left-back, but Manchester City aren't interested. (Sky Sport Germany)

Goalies going: Goalkeepers James Trafford and Stefan Ortega are open to leaving Manchester City in January. Trafford, who progressed through City's academy, only rejoined the club from Burnley in the summer. (Daily Mail)

Fisnik fishing: Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani's release clause is worth around €25-€29 million. The Premier League isn't an option for the Kosovan international, but he could join Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or Borussia Dortmund. (Florian Plettenberg)

Dec. 1

Gunners focus on youth: Arsenal have reached a deal in principle to acquire 16-year-old twins Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente Del Valle when they turn 18 in 2027. (ESPN)

Barca eye Nusa: Barcelona are among several clubs interested in signing RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa. Club representatives scouted the 20-year-old Norwegian during the latest round of World Cup qualifying. (Diario Sport)

Man United's new midfielder: Manchester United have a preliminary agreement in place to sign 17-year-old Colombian Cristian Orozco. The defensive midfielder can't formally join the Red Devils until he turns 18, so he'll remain at Fortaleza CEIF until July. (Daily Star)

Race for Rudiger: Fenerbahce are keeping tabs on Real Madrid center-back Antonio Rudiger. Clubs in Serie A, La Liga, the Premier League, and Saudi Pro League are also interested in the veteran defender. (Ekrem Konur)

Toughen up, Tottenham: Tottenham Hotspur have made imposing Juventus defender Gleison Bremer one of their main transfer targets. The Brazilian center-back, currently sidelined with a knee injury, is also being monitored by Manchester United and Chelsea. (Caught Offside)

Napoli need reinforcements: With Kevin De Bruyne and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa both sidelined long term due to injury, Serie A title hopefuls Napoli are considering a move for Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini to bolster their midfield. Pellegrini is viewed as a potential low-cost January option. (Calciomercato)

Nov. 30

Reds call for Camavinga: Liverpool are expected to offer €60 million for Eduardo Camavinga. Real Madrid could consider selling Camavinga so they can fund future transfers, but Xabi Alonso trusts the French international, and the 23-year-old hasn't suggested he wants to leave. (Caught Offside)

Valverde's valuation: Manchester United are one of several clubs keeping tabs on Federico Valverde following his bust-up with Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. His asking price could be as high as £100 million. (The Mirror)

Jettisoning Jules: Barcelona will allow Jules Kounde to leave Camp Nou for €60 million. The club is unimpressed with his form and attitude, but that won't deter Premier League sides from trying to sign him. (Fichajes)

The Semenyo solution: Antoine Semenyo could be the man to ease Manchester City's overreliance on Erling Haaland and add more versatility to Pep Guardiola's attack. The club is considering triggering the Bournemouth star's £65-million release clause. (The Times)

Ndiaye enquiries: Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur have made initial contact about the potential signing of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye over the next two transfer windows. (Footmercato)

Los Blancos' budget: Real Madrid don't want to spend huge amounts to bring Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, or Vitinha aboard, but they could spare at least €50 million for Kees Smith, Angelo Stiller, or Adam Wharton. (Defensa Central)

Nov. 29

Neuer in no rush: Manuel Neuer has indicated it'll be up to him whether he's a Bayern Munich player next season. "The crucial factor will be how I feel. We'll see in the second half of the season," he said. (Fabrizio Romano)

Sorloth won't be sold off: Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has played down reports that Alexander Sorloth will leave in January. "He has things no other player offers us," Simeone said. (Fabrizio Romano)

Ramos' ride continues: Sergio Ramos isn't done yet. The 39-year-old defender is ready to leave Liga MX's Monterrey when his contract expires Dec. 31 and wants to join a new club. (El Chiringuito)

Bargain Brazilian: The agent of Atalanta midfielder Ederson claims his client's asking price is now in the region of €30-€40 million because his contract expires in June 2027. He was valued at €70 million only last summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Hot Cole: American teenager Cole Campbell has told Borussia Dortmund he wants to leave as he tries to accelerate his development. Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Elversberg, and Midtjylland are interested. (Florian Plettenberg)